U18 World League

Juanfer Stadium
Spectators: 7444 (Terracing: 5584, Seating: 1712, VIP seats: 148) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Siro Naelio took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 4th minute, Alejo Noe reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Marcos Udalaitz. The goal made the score 1-0. Emanuel Lopes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mateo Domingues, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. 12 minutes had been played when some careless play by Enzo FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Paulino Jaunti was slow to take the kick. During this time Alfonzo F.C.'s players had a chance to rest. Alfonzo F.C.'s Paulino Jaunti was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Emanuel Lopes in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 13th minute of the game. One of Alfonzo F.C.:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Enzo FC:s goal. After 18 played minutes Alfonzo F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Mateo Domingues. In the 23rd minute, Constantino Vergaray hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 26th minute, Melquiades Leguizamón made a precise shot to the right of Emanuel Lopes. Enzo FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-1. Marcos Udalaitz made an important save on a dangerous shot by Alejo Noe in the 33rd minute. In the 35th minute Siro Naelio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Emanuel Lopes saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 42 minutes into the game, Moises James was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Enzo FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Alfonzo F.C. the free kick. The supporters of Alfonzo F.C. booed when Enzo FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Moises James didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 46 minutes of play, Enzo FC's Constantino Vergaray made it 3-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Marcos Udalaitz was left in no man's land by his defense there! When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 3-1.

After a rather tough play, Enzo FC's Benigno Iliana got a free kick in the 52nd minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Siro Naelio in the 58th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Emanuel Lopes prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 59 minutes into the game, Siro Naelio recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Emanuel Lopes. Siro Naelio showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 3-2. Emanuel Lopes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Blas Olando, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. Tobias Eli hit a great freekick 65 minutes into the match. Alejo Noe recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 77th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The supporters of Enzo FC booed when Alfonzo F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luciano Esquipula didn't get a good kick on the ball. 80 minutes into the match, Alfonzo F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Alejo Noe came free, but Marcos Udalaitz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Alfonzo F.C. getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. Siro Naelio hit a great ball.